Nations – Page 35 – Prologue Journal

Musk-led department cuts financing for inclusion programs worth $1 bln

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Following the inauguration on January 20, US President Donald Trump signed executive orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs inside federal agencies https://tass.com/world/1907013

Russian energy companies take measures to ensure BRELL unified energy system’ reliability

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The integration of the Baltic power grids through Poland into synchronous operation with the EU grid is scheduled for February 9 https://tass.com/economy/1907009

Taiwan issues DeepSeek AI public sector ban due to security concerns

Taipei, Jan. 31 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) said Friday that public sector workers will be banned from using DeepSeek, a recently released Chinese artificial intelligence model, due to concerns over data leaks to the Chinese government. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202501310008

Pete Buttigieg blasts Trump after president excoriates him during press briefing

Fox News Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg fired back at President Donald Trump on Thursday after the commander in chief blasted the Democrat during a press briefing about the deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and a passenger airplane that occurred on Wednesday night. Trump sarcastically called Buttigieg “a real winner.” “He’s a disaster.…

Vladivostok Man Jailed for Supporting ‘Israeli Aggression’ Against Gaza

Moscow Times Authorities released a video of the man apologizing for his online comments and “warning” others against making similar “rash actions.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/31/vladivostok-man-jailed-for-supporting-israeli-aggression-against-gaza-a87814

No need to listen to ‘hothead’ politicians in the West — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “There are many such Russophobes in modern politics, including in the Czech Republic, who have gone off the deep end,” Dmitry Peskov added https://tass.com/politics/1907003

Serbian authorities keep situation with street protests under control — Russian envoy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko reiterated that protest rallies erupted after a tragic incident in the city of Novi Sad where the concrete canopy of the main railway station collapsed, killing 15 people and severely injuring two more https://tass.com/world/1907005

What can Ukraine expect from Poland after the presidential elections?

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/31/7203845/

Russia, France may present joint cultural projects at forum in St. Petersburg — advisor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Russia and France still need to preserve business, cultural and humanitarian ties https://tass.com/society/1907001

Head of Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency appeals to Zelenskyy over ongoing controversy

Pravda Ukraine Maryna Bezrukova, head of the state-owned Defence Procurement Agency (DPA), has appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, requesting his intervention in the ongoing conflict surrounding the agency. Details: Bezrukova published an open letter to Zelenskyy on her Facebook page Quote: “The core issue is not merely an attempt to dismiss me but the actual…